Tuesday December 17, 1996: on this day

December 17, 1996 was the 352nd day of the year 1996, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 17, 1996 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 17, 1996, who was born and died on December 17, 1996, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1996, which were the most popular songs (ex. Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton), movies (e.g. I'm Not Rappaport, directed by Herb Gardner), TV series (e.g. Out Of Sight) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1996 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 17, 1996?


December 17, 1996 was a Tuesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1996 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1996 can also be written as 12/17/1996 in the US and as 17/12/1996 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1996 in December 1996 calendar

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December 17, 1996: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1996:

  • At the sandia national laboratory in albuquerque, new mexico, the "option red" supercomputer is started up, performing one trillion floating-point operations per second, making it the fastest computer in the world. the us$55 million computer uses 9072 intel pentium pro processors with 600 gb memory and 2 terabyte disc storage.

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December 17, 1996: What were the main match results that day?

NBA - American Basketball

  • Atlanta Hawks - Dallas Mavericks : 109 - 73
  • Charlotte Hornets - Philadelphia 76ers : 93 - 84
  • Golden State Warriors - Seattle SuperSonics : 83 - 123
  • Houston Rockets - Vancouver Grizzlies : 92 - 93
  • Indiana Pacers - Miami Heat : 103 - 89

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bradford - Reading : 0 - 0
  • Crystal Palace - Sheffield United : 0 - 1
  • East Fife - Dundee : 1 - 7

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Coventry - Newcastle : 2 - 1
  • Liverpool - Nott'm Forest : 4 - 2
  • Rangers - Kilmarnock : 4 - 2
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December 17, 1996: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1996: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1996 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1996 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 1996: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1996 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 1996 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on December 17, 1996 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 12:08 pm and setting at 12:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 25, 1996 while the next full moon would come on Dec 24, 1996.

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Who was born on December 17, 1996?


Famous people born on December 17, 1996:

  • Savannah Brown

    Young poet known for her powerful spoken word performances.

  • Magally Arozamena

    Professional golfer from Mexico.

  • Elizaveta Tuktamysheva

    Russian figure skater.

  • Tyson Clark

    Younow star.

  • Benny Emmanuel

    Tv actor.

  • Matthew Solomon

    American family.

  • Rominigue Kouamé
  • João Menezes
  • Olivier Thill
  • David Benavidez
  • Kungs
  • Anton Dudčenko
  • Amin Esmaeilnezhad
  • Paul Falk
  • Fasma
  • Kungs (Valentin Brunel)

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1996: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 27 years 3 months old,

or 327 months and 11 days old,

or 1423 weeks and 2 days old,

or 9963 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 1996.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1996?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1996?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 17, 1996.

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December 17, 1996: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1996:

  • Ruby Murray

    Northern irish singer (d. 1996).

  • Michael Saunders

    Canadian baseball player.

  • Irving Caesar

    American composer and songwriter.

  • Francesco Siciliani

    Opera administrator dies at 85.

  • Elizabeth Hill

    Teacher of slavonic languages dies at the age of 96.

  • Stanko Todorov

    Died as the prime minister of bulgaria (1971-1981).

  • Sun Yaoting
  • Francesco Albertini
  • Mario Di Lazzaro
  • Johannes Kaiser
  • Li Han-hsiang

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Yelina Nikolayeva

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 17th

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December 17, 1996: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1996 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1996 was Un-Break My Heart by Toni Braxton, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  2. - I Believe I Can Fly
  3. - No Diggity
  4. - Don't Let Go (Love)
  5. - Nobody

December 17, 1996: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1996 was Breathe by The Prodigy, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 17, 1996: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Breathe
  2. - One And One
  3. - Knockin' On Heaven's Door / Throw These Guns Away
  4. - A Different Beat

December 17, 1996: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1996 was I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam") by R. Kelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 17, 1996: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Believe I Can Fly (From "Space Jam")
  2. - Nobody
  3. - Un-Break My Heart youtube
  4. - Pony
  5. - Don't Let Go (Love)

December 17, 1996: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 17, 1996 was Trapecista by Enrique Iglesias, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 17, 1996: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 17, 1996 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Trapecista
  2. - Asi Como Te Conoci
  3. - No Pude Enamorarme Mas
  4. - Siempre Hace Frio
  5. - Palomita Blanca

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December 17, 1996: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1996 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

I'm Not Rappaport

I'm Not Rappaport

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Herb Gardner

Starring: Walter Matthau, Ossie Davis, Amy Irving, Craig T. Nelson

Little Witches

Little Witches

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jane Simpson

Starring: Mimi Rose, Sheeri Rappaport, Jennifer Rubin, Jack Nance

Scream

Scream

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Wes Craven

Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, Skeet Ulrich

Country: United States of America

Marvin's Room

Marvin's Room

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Jerry Zaks

Starring: Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro

Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Alec Baldwin, James Woods, Whoopi Goldberg, Virginia Madsen

December 17, 1996: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 1996 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Out of Sight

Out of Sight

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Steven Soderbergh

Staying Alive

Staying Alive

Release year: 1996

Directed by: Sylvester Stallone

Two Fat Ladies

Two Fat Ladies

Release year: 1996

Starring: Clarissa Dickson Wright, Jennifer Paterson

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

December 17, 1996: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 17, 1996 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Christmas Box by Richard Paul Evans

The Christmas Box

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An anniversary edition of the timeless Christmas classic that touched the hearts millions of readers: "The most popular holiday tale ever since Tiny Tim" (Newsweek).

The Rules by Ellen Fein, Sherrie Schneider

The Rules

By:

Hardcover book in excellent condition, no marks or bent pages. The "Rules" paperback will be provided for free, but it is stained from age.

The Third Twin by Ken Follett

The Third Twin

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Genetic researcher Jeanie Ferami discovered identical twins in a restricted FBI database. She is terrified by the bizarre discovery and determined to find the truth, even if it means she becomes embroiled in a scandal that …

Down In The Garden by Anne Geddes

Down In The Garden

By:

This exquisite coffee table book features Anne Geddes' imaginative design and gardening wisdom. Geddes' photos of babies range from pots to plots to flowerboxes to fields.

My Gal Sunday by Mary Higgins Clark

My Gal Sunday

By:

Henry

December 17, 1996: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 17, 1996 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Bubble Memories: The Story of Bubble Bobble III

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Taito

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Furuta Atsuya no Simulation Pro Yakyuu 2

Platform: Super Famicom

Genre: Traditional baseball simulation

Publisher: Hect[1]

Breakers

Breakers

Platform: Arcade, Neo Geo

Genre: Fighting game

Publisher: Visco, SNK

Genewars

Genewars

Platform: Windows, DOS

Genre: RTS

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Diablo

Diablo

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, PlayStation

Genre: Action role-playing, hack and slash

Publisher: NA Blizzard Entertainment; EU Ubi Soft Entertainment; NA / EU Electronic Arts

history

Who was the US President on December 17, 1996?

On December 17, 1996 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1996?

On December 17, 1996 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1996?

On December 17, 1996 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

Find out more about December 17th

history

What happened in 1996?

1996 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • 7th Billboard Music Awards
  • Sex & Longing opens at Cort Theater, New York City
  • Cornerstone dedication for Holocaust Museum in New York City

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What was the calendar for December 1996?

December 1996 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1996 calendar looked like.

Tuesday December 17, 1996